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Art Deco Antique Old Cut Diamond Buckle Link Bracelet Silver Gold Portugal 1940s
Art Deco Antique Old Cut Diamond Buckle Link Bracelet Silver Gold Portugal 1940s

Art Deco Antique Old Cut Diamond Buckle Link Bracelet Silver Gold Portugal 1940s

Located in Lisbon, PT

Art Deco Diamond Buckle Link Bracelet in Silver and Gold, Portugal, 1940s. Of geometric openwork

Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Cross Pendant Necklace
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Cross Pendant Necklace

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Cross Pendant Necklace

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive textured gold tone openwork cross pendant necklace. The cross

Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

XAVIER LOUBENS Vintage Gold Tone Cannage Collar Necklace
XAVIER LOUBENS Vintage Gold Tone Cannage Collar Necklace

XAVIER LOUBENS Vintage Gold Tone Cannage Collar Necklace

Located in Nice, FR

XAVIER LOUBENS vintage antiqued gold tone collar necklace featuring openwork cannage design links

Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique European Ring 2.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6/ 10gr
Antique European Ring 2.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6/ 10gr

Antique European Ring 2.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6/ 10gr

Located in SE

Old European Ring, Renaissance styled with parts in solid 18k Yellow Gold and Silver. Openwork dome

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Cross Pendant Necklace
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Cross Pendant Necklace

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Gold Tone Cross Pendant Necklace

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive textured gold tone openwork cross pendant necklace. The cross

Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Vintage Massive Gold Toned Oval CC Logo Earrings
Chanel Vintage Massive Gold Toned Oval CC Logo Earrings

Chanel Vintage Massive Gold Toned Oval CC Logo Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Nice, FR

CHANEL vintage massive gold toned oval shaped openwork clip-on earrings featuring a large CC logo

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent "Heart" Gold Metal Pendant Brooch with Red Rhinestones
Yves Saint Laurent "Heart" Gold Metal Pendant Brooch with Red Rhinestones

Yves Saint Laurent "Heart" Gold Metal Pendant Brooch with Red Rhinestones

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent - Openwork gold metal pendant brooch with red rhinestones. Additional

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Gold Tone Clip-On Earrings
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Gold Tone Clip-On Earrings

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Jewelled Gold Tone Clip-On Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone openwork clip-on earrings embellished with a clear crystal at

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Gold Toned Baroque Jewelled Cross Brooch
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Gold Toned Baroque Jewelled Cross Brooch

Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Gold Toned Baroque Jewelled Cross Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold toned openwork Baroque cross brooch embellished with pink

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 1980s Universal Genève 18K YG Manual Skeleton Dial 30 mm
Vintage 1980s Universal Genève 18K YG Manual Skeleton Dial 30 mm

Vintage 1980s Universal Genève 18K YG Manual Skeleton Dial 30 mm

By Universal Genève

Located in New York, NY

contrast in a way most dress watches do not. Glossy black on the outer ring. Openworked gold mechanics in

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Boudoir Diamond Earrings
CARTIER Boudoir Diamond Earrings

CARTIER Boudoir Diamond Earrings

$29,000

W 0.75 in L 1.25 in

CARTIER Boudoir Diamond Earrings

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Experience the elegance of the Cartier Diamond White Gold Scroll Openwork Earrings. This exquisite

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.22 Carat Fancy Intense Orange-Yellow Diamond Floral Halo Ring
GIA Certified 1.22 Carat Fancy Intense Orange-Yellow Diamond Floral Halo Ring

GIA Certified 1.22 Carat Fancy Intense Orange-Yellow Diamond Floral Halo Ring

Located in Miami, FL

stone in 18K white gold floral openwork halo setting. White diamonds totaling 1.25 carats, weighing 8.39

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear-cut Rainbow Sapphire 14K (18K Custom) Diamond Eternity Ring
Pear-cut Rainbow Sapphire 14K (18K Custom) Diamond Eternity Ring

Pear-cut Rainbow Sapphire 14K (18K Custom) Diamond Eternity Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

white diamonds, adding contrast and refined detail to the design. Crafted in polished 14K gold, the ring

Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ring – 1.24 Carats
Diamond Ring – 1.24 Carats

Diamond Ring – 1.24 Carats

Located in São Paulo, BR

Sophistication with personality. This 18K white gold ring combines a modern openwork design with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern 18K Two-Tone 1.53tcw Fancy Diamonds Filigree Paisley Band
Modern 18K Two-Tone 1.53tcw Fancy Diamonds Filigree Paisley Band

Modern 18K Two-Tone 1.53tcw Fancy Diamonds Filigree Paisley Band

Located in Miami, FL

framed by pavé-set white diamonds in white gold. The openwork scroll motif is accented by fancy light

Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique enamel and diamond swallow brooch
Antique enamel and diamond swallow brooch

Antique enamel and diamond swallow brooch

Located in New York, NY

highlights, reinforcing the sense of movement along the wing’s edge. Viewed in reverse, the openwork gold

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Buccellati 2ct Old European Cut Engagement Ring. Vintage GIA Diamond Ring E VVS2
Buccellati 2ct Old European Cut Engagement Ring. Vintage GIA Diamond Ring E VVS2

Buccellati 2ct Old European Cut Engagement Ring. Vintage GIA Diamond Ring E VVS2

By Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

gold setting, showcasing Buccellati's signature openwork design, further adorned with approximately

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Diamond Leaf and Fruit Motif Brooch
Retro Diamond Leaf and Fruit Motif Brooch

Retro Diamond Leaf and Fruit Motif Brooch

Located in New York, NY

. Crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, this openwork design is set with both round brilliant and

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Large Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Cross Pendant 1880s
Large Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Cross Pendant 1880s

Large Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Cross Pendant 1880s

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1880s This large and exquisite Belle Époque cross pendant is superbly crafted in 14K gold

Category

Antique 1880s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Leaf Brooch Pair
Diamond and Sapphire Leaf Brooch Pair

Diamond and Sapphire Leaf Brooch Pair

Located in New York, NY

curved gold framework. The openwork design and asymmetry give the pair a sense of natural movement and

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring with Mixed Diamond Cuts – 0.96 Carats
Ring with Mixed Diamond Cuts – 0.96 Carats

Ring with Mixed Diamond Cuts – 0.96 Carats

Located in São Paulo, BR

Pure elegance with a modern touch. This white gold ring features an airy openwork design paired

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Multi-Shape Diamond Ring
Multi-Shape Diamond Ring

Multi-Shape Diamond Ring

Located in São Paulo, BR

This openwork white gold ring stands out for its modern design and the variety of brilliance

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Solitaire Ring
Antique Diamond Solitaire Ring

Antique Diamond Solitaire Ring

Located in London, GB

facets to catch the light beautifully. The band is crafted from 18ct white gold, with intricate ornate

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Untreated 4 Carat Ruby & Diamond Leverback Earrings
Untreated 4 Carat Ruby & Diamond Leverback Earrings

Untreated 4 Carat Ruby & Diamond Leverback Earrings

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

openwork yellow gold gallery enhances the sparkle and light flow, adding refinement to the design. Ruby

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Teardrop Ring
Blue Sapphire Teardrop Ring

Blue Sapphire Teardrop Ring

Located in São Paulo, BR

This white gold ring features an openwork design, adorned with pear-shaped blue sapphires that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mini Pinky Ring
Mini Pinky Ring

Mini Pinky Ring

Located in São Paulo, BR

This openwork white gold ring is a piece of delicate sophistication, enhanced by pavé-set natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Triple Heart Ring
Triple Heart Ring

Triple Heart Ring

Located in São Paulo, BR

This openwork yellow gold ring features a charming and delicate design, with three ends highlighted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Large Statement Piece Emerald Cut White Diamond Bangle 8.00 Carat Design
Large Statement Piece Emerald Cut White Diamond Bangle 8.00 Carat Design

Large Statement Piece Emerald Cut White Diamond Bangle 8.00 Carat Design

Located in Great Neck, NY

-Cut Baguettes Diamond Quality: E–F Color, VS1+ Clarity Metal: 18K White Gold Design: Openwork Wide

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Signed Tancer Floral Christmas Tree Brooch
Signed Tancer Floral Christmas Tree Brooch

Signed Tancer Floral Christmas Tree Brooch

Located in Milford, DE

Signed Tancer II Floral Christmas Tree Brooch Gold-Tone Holiday Pin • Openwork Daisy Design

Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Antique Diamond and Turquoise Brooch
Antique Diamond and Turquoise Brooch

Antique Diamond and Turquoise Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

openwork twisted gold strands bordered by tiny beads with 8 claw set diamonds and 3 claw set turquoise

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Amethyst Star Heart Burst Layer Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Amethyst Star Heart Burst Layer Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Amethyst Star Heart Burst Layer Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Starburst Openwork Elegant Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Rare to find. 100% Genuine

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Emerald Marble Water Drop Black Crystal Necklace
Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Emerald Marble Water Drop Black Crystal Necklace

Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Emerald Marble Water Drop Black Crystal Necklace

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Openwork Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches, barely noticeable

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

【Crown Radiance】Aurora Mandala Diamond South Sea Pearl Pendant
【Crown Radiance】Aurora Mandala Diamond South Sea Pearl Pendant

【Crown Radiance】Aurora Mandala Diamond South Sea Pearl Pendant

Located in New York, NY

intricately sculpted 18k gold and brilliant diamonds. The openwork pattern evokes divine light and regal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond Heart Pendant
Pave Diamond Heart Pendant

Pave Diamond Heart Pendant

Located in London, GB

carats of round brilliant cut diamonds and crafted in 18ct white gold with an openwork back. Condition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

【Crown Radiance】Peacock Bloom Aurora 15-16mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring
【Crown Radiance】Peacock Bloom Aurora 15-16mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring

【Crown Radiance】Peacock Bloom Aurora 15-16mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

, gold, and blue in perfect harmony. Set in 18K white and black gold, the intricately designed openwork

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Kai 2.60ctw Aquamarine Peridot Olive Leaves Cocktail Ring
Kai 2.60ctw Aquamarine Peridot Olive Leaves Cocktail Ring

Kai 2.60ctw Aquamarine Peridot Olive Leaves Cocktail Ring

Located in Newport Beach, CA

leaves. Crafted in 14K gold, the openwork design creates an airy balance of color and form—sophisticated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Drop Earrings
Antique Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Drop Earrings

Antique Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Drop Earrings

Located in Riverdale, NY

topped gold. Lovely blue cabochon sapphires set in gold bezels in an openwork silver Art Nouveau pattern

Category

Antique 1890s European Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Diamond Floral Band Ring by Neil Lane
Diamond Floral Band Ring by Neil Lane

Diamond Floral Band Ring by Neil Lane

By Neil Lane

Located in beverly hills, CA

features a graceful openwork design, beaded gold detailing and a center diamond shape cluster of princess

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

【Lustre Arc】Lunar Arc Aurora Tahitian Pearl Diamond Earrings
【Lustre Arc】Lunar Arc Aurora Tahitian Pearl Diamond Earrings

【Lustre Arc】Lunar Arc Aurora Tahitian Pearl Diamond Earrings

Located in New York, NY

luminous 11–12mm Tahitian pearls embraced by twin arcs of pave-set diamonds. Crafted in 18K gold, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold

【Sculpted Geometry】Aurora Twin South Sea Pearl & Diamond Bangle
【Sculpted Geometry】Aurora Twin South Sea Pearl & Diamond Bangle

【Sculpted Geometry】Aurora Twin South Sea Pearl & Diamond Bangle

Located in New York, NY

(13-14mm), celebrated for their exceptional luster and size. Set in 18K white gold, the intricate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Antique Pearl Diamond Convertible Brooch Pendant
Antique Pearl Diamond Convertible Brooch Pendant

Antique Pearl Diamond Convertible Brooch Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

in the center. It is finely crafted in silver-topped 14K gold (front – silver, back – gold). The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

GripoixChanelGoosens RenaissanceStyleGiltBronze GlassCabochon Brooch, midCentury
GripoixChanelGoosens RenaissanceStyleGiltBronze GlassCabochon Brooch, midCentury

GripoixChanelGoosens RenaissanceStyleGiltBronze GlassCabochon Brooch, midCentury

Located in Chicago, IL

unsigned yellow-gold gilt bronze brooch. Its openwork frame is topped with four distinctive three

Category

Vintage 1950s French Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Late Victorian (c. 1880–1900) Ruby & Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 K Yello
Late Victorian (c. 1880–1900) Ruby & Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 K Yello

Late Victorian (c. 1880–1900) Ruby & Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 K Yello

Located in MONTMORENCY, FR

top, all meticulously set in warm 18 K yellow gold. The delicate gallery and openwork undercarriage

Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bucellati 2 Carat Engagement Ring. Vintage GIA Old European Diamond Ring E VVS2
Bucellati 2 Carat Engagement Ring. Vintage GIA Old European Diamond Ring E VVS2

Bucellati 2 Carat Engagement Ring. Vintage GIA Old European Diamond Ring E VVS2

By Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

gold setting, showcasing Buccellati's signature openwork design, further adorned with approximately

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Giardinetti Long Drop Earrings
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Giardinetti Long Drop Earrings

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Giardinetti Long Drop Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

1790 ca. 18 Kt gold topped by silver Fabulous openwork rococo Giardinetti design suspending from a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco 4.50 Ct Natural Garnet 3.50 Ct Diamond Pendant
Art Deco 4.50 Ct Natural Garnet 3.50 Ct Diamond Pendant

Art Deco 4.50 Ct Natural Garnet 3.50 Ct Diamond Pendant

Located in Napoli, IT

solid 18 Kt white gold Ravishing openwork sparkling with abandon for an effective impact attracting for

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Edwardian1.30 Ct Sapphire 1.25 Ct Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch
Edwardian1.30 Ct Sapphire 1.25 Ct Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch

Edwardian1.30 Ct Sapphire 1.25 Ct Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

Platinum, pin solid 18 Kt gold Beautiful openwork filigree work with carved finish embodying geometric

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1950s Art Deco Style Cream Toned Bakelite and Leather Evening Bag
1950s Art Deco Style Cream Toned Bakelite and Leather Evening Bag

1950s Art Deco Style Cream Toned Bakelite and Leather Evening Bag

Located in Aci Castello, IT

otherwise petite design. The strap is a gold-tone chain with an openwork link pattern, adding elegance and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Scroll Ring Discontinued Design
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Scroll Ring Discontinued Design

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Scroll Ring Discontinued Design

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

by the scrolled iron gates of grand estates and secret gardens. Crafted in white gold, the openwork

Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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Gold Openwork For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold openwork you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 128 vintage or 124 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect gold openwork may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing gold openwork — no matter the origin — is easy, but LB Exclusive, Cartier and Buccellati each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a gold openwork featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and oval cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a gold openwork, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Gold Openwork?

On average, a gold openwork at 1stDibs sells for $3,422, while they’re typically $210 on the low end and $215,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.